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L217 MYD

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

49,114 mi
Last recorded49,114 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 MYD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 49,114 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 44,934 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2024 44,934 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 43,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 41,861 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 41,857 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 41,834 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 40,800 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,091 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 37,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

fairing loose nearside not impeading steering or suspension or rider

Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,020 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear suspension slightly stiff ?

Fail 3 Nov 2008 37,020 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear suspension slightly stiff ?

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A6?

Based on 1,592 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
627
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 20
suspension bush has excessive free play 19
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L217 MYD is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,837 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-A6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L217 MYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L217 MYD is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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